Avian botulism suspected at Henley Lake – dogs should be kept on leads

Masterton District Council is warning of likely avian botulism causing the death of birds and eels at Henley Lake.

Dogs should be kept on leads, with a number of dead birds removed in recent days, and several eels also affected. The risk to human health is low, but pets such as dogs and cats can become sick if they eat infected carcasses. Dead eels or other fish should not be eaten.

Council contractors are removing dead and affected birds and fish regularly, and warning signs will be erected.